Jordan condemns drone attack on ships in Egypt's Damietta port

CAIRO – 30 July 2026: Jordan has condemned drone attack that caused a fire on board two ships at the Port of Damietta in Egypt.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates affirmed in a statement Jordan's solidarity with Egypt and its full support for all measures taken by the country to protect its sovereignty, security, and the safety of its citizens.

On Wednesday, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources reported that a fire broke out involving a regasification vessel and a storage vessel at Damietta Port, noting that no casualties were reported.

The ministry added that the incident was dealt with immediately in accordance with approved emergency and rapid response plans, with relevant authorities, firefighting crews, and on-site security teams responding swiftly to the scene.

Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi traveled to the site shortly after the incident to oversee response efforts, ensure the implementation of safety procedures, and coordinate with relevant authorities until the situation was safely contained.

On Thursday, Egypt's Cabinet stated that preliminary investigations by relevant authorities confirmed a drone caused the fire on the two vessels.

The Cabinet noted that no party has claimed responsibility for the attack yet, adding that authorities are continuing their investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and take necessary measures to safeguard Egypt's interests and national security.